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Neale Shank Obituary
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for Neale Shank
208 Entries
Ben Shean
May 3, 2024
Neale,
I miss you brother.
Cindy
March 31, 2023
Will never forget this day..March 31
Princeton IN
January 11, 2022
Three generations together again
- never forgotten !!!!
Mark W King
June 16, 2021
1 LT Neale Moran Shank,
Remember when we talked at Moms house ..many years ago ,well I am sure you know Mom is sick..You remind so much of her ..like twins many years apart ......Mom is as strong as a ox in heart..
Time passes doesn't make it any easier..Gotta sign off ..Rest well ...
Uncle Mark
White Four ..Randy contact ME
MARK W KING
June 11, 2021
You are NEVER forgotten...
rest in peace....
Uncle Mark
June 7, 2019
Will never forget you.
Princeton IN
Charlie Gili
October 20, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Neale Moran Shank US Army 1st Lieutenant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
April 26, 2018
Happy birthday!
Eden Diller
January 20, 2018
Im looking to speak to this family. For the story of this man has forever changed my life, I wear his name around my wrist because nothing is more inspiring. Please find me on Facebook, or email me at [email protected] , I have so much to say. Rest Easy. Thank you.
White Four
March 29, 2015
Sir,
I cant believe it has been 8 years. The guys are doing well, they have all moved on. I still think of you every day, rest well my friend.
Mark King
June 17, 2014
Working on it Neale ....LV UNCLE MARK
White Four
March 31, 2014
Sir,
Another year passes but not the memories. Many still care for you and will never forget you. I know you are looking down at us all and guiding us towards the truth. I think of you each and every day, God Bless.
White 1 Delta/ gulf
March 26, 2014
Thinking about you a lot more this week, Wish you were still here. I know your watching over us all.
March 8, 2014
Well Neale I see that time passes and you live on ..You are greatly missed every day here on earth...LV Uncle Mark
Jennifer (King) Maxwell
November 11, 2013
Thinking of you today Neale.
August 22, 2013
Hey Neale. I remember how stoked you were to find out that my middle name was your first name. I just moved into a new place, and dug out some pics I haven't seen in years. Definitely brought back some good memories! I still tell people about the train incident at Prep School. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers, so look after for us, 'til we meet up again. Miss you, bro.
May 21, 2013
As I sit here writing this, I do it with a heavy heart. I think of you often. You were a great man and mentor.
Doc
White One D/G
May 14, 2013
Sir, not a day goes by I don't think about you and wish you were still with us. I learned so much from you, and you were one of the best platoon leaders I had in my entire career. I think back at our talks in the truck out on MSR Tampa and Route Dodgers. Thank you for looking over us all.
White Four
March 31, 2013
Sir,
6 years later I am still learning from you. I miss you and so do all of the guys. Rest in Peace.
February 19, 2013
1LT,
Almost 6 years already, unbelievable. Many moons have passed since the days of the concrete walls of Camp Stryker but the old traditions still continue today. May you rest peacefully. We will instill the same values to our new soldiers as you passed them to us. "Climb to Glory... to the top!!"
Joseph Majchrowicz
February 13, 2013
Hello, My name is Joseph Majchrowicz. I am trying to come in contact with Army 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank's family. In my history class at Lake Central High School we are researching those who have fallen in times of war. We are doing this to honor the men and women who have fallen. Any information can and will help. If anyone has information or pictures of 1st Lt. Shank, it would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any information please contact me at [email protected] or my cell phone at 219-671-7380
Here is a link to the story the Wall Street Journal did on my class...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw6D-bcfPU&playnext=1&list=PLqQNt9DP_BNDebyXFjknWsPZGkZCUBso-&feature=results_main
White Four
November 13, 2012
Thank you for your service Sir. Still think of you often.
White Four
May 28, 2012
This is your day sir, I thank you for your service.
May 18, 2012
Sir,
Thought about you today, fresh cut grass and blueskies. Wish you were here.
White Four
Doc and Cora
April 26, 2012
Happy Birthday we love and miss you.
Doc and the Mrs. as you would say.
Peggy Childers
March 28, 2012
March 31, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank:
Always remembering Neale. "Some gave all."
March 23, 2012
Sir,
I wish it was not so but the anniversary is almost here. I wish that I was living better, to respect you. To much drink, not enough excersise. The men and I have not forgotten you, rest in peace.
Randy
White Four
February 3, 2012
Sir,
Dagnab good Superbowl coming up, sorry about the Colts. Talked to White 3 the other day, the younger guys are doing well. Thinking of you, rest in peace.
White Four
White Four
November 19, 2011
Sir,
All of our team members are safe as you would have it. W4G called on Veterans Day and we reflected on you and our team.
Happy Thanksgiving to your family and thanks for continuing to over watch all of us.
White Four
November 11, 2011
Today we honor all who serve our country. You will always be on our minds and in our hearts Neale. You are our hero. Love, Aunt Darcy
Jennifer Maxwell
November 11, 2011
Thinking of you today Neale. Thanks for your service and the price you paid to keep us all safe. Rest in Peace cousin.
Henryk Zaleski
September 8, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.
White Four
June 2, 2011
Sir,
Memorial day again, time flies. White Four Golf has joined the team. He is working in Virginia. White Two has settled in Texas, hasn't really settled in yet. Read a great poem that one of your classmates wrote about you, really wonderfull and thought provoking.
Cora Fisher
April 26, 2011
Today is Neale's birthday. Happy Birthday! Always on our minds. Love you always Doc and Cora.
White Four
April 1, 2011
Sir,
Sorry I missed your day, I spent the week with Kamden at a shooting camp. I did not and will not ever forget you. White 3 retired, White 4 Delta is working hard and going to college at the same time. Everyone else is still running and gunning. Rest in peace.
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank:
Please accept my remembrance of Neale on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Neale's Resting Place
White Four
December 4, 2010
White Four
November 7, 2010
Sir,
Veteran's Day is upon us. This day of reflection will undoubtedly bring memories of Iraq and the Platoon. All are still alive and well. It is incredible to see all of the success that many of them have had. See you on Thursday.
White Four
October 8, 2010
Sir,
For those whom have served to protect freedom, it holds a certain flavor that the protected will never know. I still think of you each and evey day.
September 9, 2010
Sir,
Your memory is still a constant in my life. On the anniversary of September 11, 2001 I will pray for you and your family.
White Four
White Four
July 4, 2010
Sir,
Thinking of you on the 4th.
White Four
May 30, 2010
Sir,
This weekend is meant to honor our fallen. I will reflect on your memory and the rest of our fallen from the Brigade tomorrow. I think of you often.
White Four
Cora Fisher
April 26, 2010
Jackie and family,
Neale's third birthday in heaven, Angels are singing Happy Birthday to our Neale. We will light a candle for him tonight.He is always in our minds and hearts. Love you all.
Doc and Cora
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank:
Remembering Neale on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
White Four
March 30, 2010
Sir,
Three years today, still seems like yesterday. Still think of you often, I hope that your family has found some semblance of peace. All of the guys are doing well, getting ready to get back to the fight. Take care.
White Four
February 20, 2010
I miss you Neale. It still has not gotten any easier.
Dr Doug Fisher
December 30, 2009
From your adopted dad," I miss you Neile, everywhere I look around me on the farm I can feel your presence". KYPD everyone. -DOC-
Josh Buesching
December 15, 2009
Thought about you today. Some friends were together after a late night of boozing and singing some karaoke. We told tales of Snap Squad and other JROTC legendary events. I miss you, bud. Keep a cold one ready for me, we've got stories to share.
White 4
August 22, 2009
Boss,
As you know, I think of you every day. I will continue to do so each day of the rest of my life. I wish that you were still here. All of the guys are doing OK. I posted some pics for your family and friends last month. Take care brother.
White 4
Kuwait Aug 2006
May 28, 2009
Cache search
May 28, 2009
Sniper Capture Nov 2006
May 28, 2009
LT Shank on Mission 7NOV06
White Four
May 28, 2009
Neale Shank Iraq 2006
White Four
May 23, 2009
Neale Shank Local National Engagement September 2006
White Four
May 23, 2009
April 26, 2009
Happy Birthday Neale
Jeff Freeman
April 20, 2009
Neale was my squad leader my first summer at school and I learned more from him than anyone else that year. He is greatly missed.
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank:
Neale gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
February 6, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Cora
December 28, 2008
Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Coora Fisher
November 11, 2008
Thank you Neale. You are our hero.
July 4, 2008
Happy 4th!
Becky Coy
June 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Shank!
May 26, 2008
Thank-you Neale for all you gave.
Cora Fisher
April 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Neale, never forget you.
Love all the Fishers
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Neale April 2006
March 31, 2008
Neale 25th Birthday
March 31, 2008
LT Neale M Shank May 2005
March 31, 2008
Dolores King
March 31, 2008
One year has passed...memories of Neale forever live in our hearts. Our thanks to you who have shared your thoughts, kindness, and prayers. We live on by God's grace...not by our own strength.
Neale's (Maternal) Grandparents
Grampa (Harold) Gramma (Dolores) With Love, G & G King
Ashley Reinking
March 31, 2008
To the Shank family,
I may only be a distent family member, but i grew up with all of you. We keep you all in your prayers and never will we forget our Neale with is locks of curls. we love you all.
Cora Fisher
March 31, 2008
Today. March 31,2008, we still breath in and out, we still thank the Lord for the opportunity of having Neale in our lives. Life has gone on, Heidi,Josh and Inga,Robert's sons are growing; Chris and Susan are doing well in their lives; Doc and I live and pray for peace and protection for all soldiers. Naomi is happy and has new life in her, Thank the Lord. Drew and Naomi will be proud parents. I am so happy for this will bring new happiness to the Shank family. Thank God. Mom Fisher Rest in Peace
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
March 31, 2008
To the family and friends of Neale. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
Amanda Cline
December 31, 2007
I have struggled for so long with how to adequately express this loss. Neale was a very special person in my life in the year that he transferred to Fort Drum and during his deployment. We met by chance in Fort Wayne (thank you Jim), and I am forever grateful and proud to have become close to him. It was so exciting to hear how he faced his challenges head-on with managing his first platoon and preparing “his guys” for Iraq. His daily stories showed what a great leader he was and what he was capable of giving – to his men, to his country, to the people and family he loved. His dedication, integrity, and strength, in mind, body, and spirit, were incredible…and continue to be an inspiration to me to be a better person, someone he would have been proud to have by his side. I want his family and friends to know that Neale was loved by and touched yet another person’s soul and will continue to live on through memories and in our hearts every day.
Cora Fisher
December 26, 2007
Neale,
Merry Christmas, your first Christmas in the presence of Jesus,wow! We miss your presence at our table. We love you. Doc, Mom Fisher, and the entire family. Thank-you Neale.
Cora Fisher
November 11, 2007
This is so hard for me to do today, I have tried writing so many times. You see Neale was everything to our family. He was a friend, a son, a grandson, a brother, and a wonderful soldier, hero and Christian. We love him unconditionally. We have spend many hours watching over him, praying for him and sharied many many mermories with Neale.We are all so proud to have been a part Neale Shank's life. We will miss him on earth, but will be with him again in heaven. The Fisher family Doc, Cora, Heidi, Josh, Logan, Chris, Susan,Inga, Robert and Little Ezekiel.
Michelle kump
September 5, 2007
I appreciate everything your son has doen for our country! He is truly blessed! I do not know him but I will remember him for everything has done and given!
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Shank and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one, and our prayers that you find peace and consolation in God’s grace. We are indebted to your Soldier for his great sacrifice and we will not forget.
Ronn Massie
June 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Neale.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Neale for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Mike Shank
May 27, 2007
Thanks to all who have given so much. God Bless you all. My son Neale will be remebered.
ROBYN Garside
May 20, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Naomi Shank
May 9, 2007
Neale, will forever be my hero, my brother and my best friend. The memories will never go away. I know that I will get through this, because you will be watching over me everyday. Your spirit will live on through the lives of so many people, who came in contact with you.
This was Neale's last voice-mail message before he left for Iraq,"This is 2nd Lt. Neale Shank, I'm off to save the world."
I will never forget our memories.
I'm so proud of you.
With everlasting love,
Naomi (sister)
Ginger Leinhos
May 3, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about Neale. I pray that God holds you close in His arms during this time. I can't imagine the grief you must be going through but as a military mom, I understand. May God bless all of you. No one ever will forget Neale as he was one special child of God.
janie and phil grussing
April 28, 2007
Sam, Mike, and Darcy,
Phil was watching the news the other day and it was told how Neale Shank of Ft. Wayne was killed while on duty, serving the country. We were wondering if this was your Neale, and have indeed found that yes it was. So sorry that his young life had to end, and very sad for the hole it will leave in your life. Though we are far from you and can't give our heartfelt sympathy to you in person, and give you big hugs, please know that we are most definately thinking of you in your sorrow.
Very Sincerly,
Janie and Phil Grussing
Kay Howard
April 26, 2007
Jackie, Mike, Luke and Naomi,
I was so sorry to hear about Neale. I know he made so many wonderful accomplishment and earned the respect of so many people. May God comfort you with his peace, love and guidance. Know that you are being remembered in prayer by many people who want to uplift and support you! In Christ's Love, Kay Howard
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Shank family in the loss of Neale. I did not know Neale, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Neale you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Gina Streany
April 18, 2007
To Neale's Family,
I was Neale's date to his 100th night party at West Point. My family and I were blessed to meet such a wonderful person who was so brilliant and passionate about life. I am very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
Neale will be deeply missed by all.
Gina and Family
Joshua Archer
April 17, 2007
I was his roomate for two months over here in Iraq. Our conversations helped me get through difficult times in my own life and he will never be forgotten. My prayers are with the Shank family.
Kelly Beall
April 16, 2007
I send my condelences to his Family and Friends. I graduated with his brother Luke in '98 and my cousin was friends with Neale. He makes everyone from Concordia proud.
Tamara Yoquelet
April 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy from the Yoquelet and Ratliff families. God Bless.
George G. Sanchez Jr.
April 15, 2007
To the family of yet another outstanding young man. My deepest sympathies and heart felt thanks to all of you. I know the agony and anger you must feel , and the gap in your hearts that will never be filled . As time passes you will see his young face on a face of a stranger, remember the good times , treasure all the times you shared, and never forget his sacrifice. In memory and honor of all our fallen Hoosiers and especially my marine, Corperal David Grames Sanchez,semper fi soldiers, your mission is complete. Miss you, Uncle George Sanchez
Pr Karl & Susan Frincke
April 12, 2007
Dear Jackie, Mike, Naomi and Luke,
We were shocked and saddened by Neale's death, but deeply gratified by the contributions he made to you his family, friends, and our country. Clearly, what you instilled in him "stuck," and he made a difference in many people's lives. It's also evident that the faith in God you nurtured was a driving force in his life as he sought out and worked to fulfill his mission. His faith in Christ was at the core of his being; it's easy to tell. There's no way to measure or describe the losses his death brings about, but we also believe that God will both bring you comfort and healing and bring about much good in the midst of all this. Know of our prayers, accept our condolences and remember the goodness and promises of God in Jesus. "Because I live, you shall live also." - Jesus Christ
D.E. Koch
April 12, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I am proud that Neale fought for the U.S.A. that we all know and love. He is a hero and will always be remembered.
Becky, Mike,James and Matt Hambrock
April 12, 2007
We wish to express our condolences to the entire Shank family. We are very honored to have known Neale. Our son James was friends with Neale through Concordia Grade School and High School. Neale was a very special young man. His smile is something that we will always remember about him. He was a very dedicated young man to both the Military and to God. Know that he was in a place doing what he loved to do when God called him home. Have a peace in your hearts during this time of hardship knowing that he is in a special place with the Lord awaiting your arrival to reunite. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless Neale and your family.
James Hambrock
April 12, 2007
I went all through High School with Neale and knew him well. I lost contact with him after graduation, but I was not suprised by his accomplishments. He always had a passion for serving his country, even back when he was a cadet in the JROTC. I always knew he would go on to be a great soldier and, as it were, officer. It is a sad day for those of us who knew and loved Neale and an equally sad day for the Armed Forces in Iraq. We lost a great man and a great soldier. Rest in Peace Neale. You will be missed and we thank you for your service, your passion, and your sacrifice for our nation.
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